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The Palestinian General Union of Public Transport Drivers announced a comprehensive strike in the West Bank today.
The union said the strike is in protest against the rise in fuel prices and to demand the government respond to a number of demands.
Last week, the Union held a meeting, during which it decided to implement a one-day strike in all governorates to protest the rise in fuel prices and taxes.
The demands include fixing the price of a litre of diesel for the public transport sector at five shekels ($1.4), to allow the public transport sector to continue to operate and not be overtaken by private vehicles.
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